Artwork

Lac noir

Lac noir, by Carven, 1962
Lac noir, by Carven, 1962

Lac noir is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Lac noir is a drawing created by Carven around 1962, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in a black, V-neck, long-sleeved dress with a starburst pattern, her hair styled in an updo and wearing earrings. She stands with one hand on her hip, exuding a sense of understated elegance.

Technique & Style

The work features a light beige background that subtly contrasts with the dark dress, drawing focus to the woman's attire. The overall effect is one of simple, stylish fashion.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carven

These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.